quote=skcreidc]Svea 123's !!!
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The Saturn 5 of stoves. One of the first pieces of kit I bought for backpacking in 1972. I had wanted an Optimus, but a buddy picked this Svea up for less than 10$ in Denver so I was happy. That roar! You know you're cooking when the Svea hit's its stride. I lost the burner plate to mine years ago and went in to the Houston REI. Kid didn't know what I was talking about, I had to ask for an old dude to help me. Haven't used it since except to fire it up before Hurricane Ike hit, just in case. I would break it out for real, but concerned about the gaskets on the relief valve.

Seen a variety of impressive priming methods over the years. Being a caver, we sure loved a spectacular start up! So welcome fellow old guy!